Goal
Improve Forest and Biodiversity Management and Promote Alternative Livelihoods Among Forest-Fringe Communities while Building Climate Resilience
PROJECT VISION AND OBJECTIVES
The overall vision of the project is to “contribute through the Forest Department towards the conservation of nature for healthier ecosystems and happier communities”.
Vision/Goal shall be reached through the following three main objectives:
* Developing participatory Sustainable Forest and Biodiversity management under changing climatic conditions.
* Improving the livelihoods of Forest dependent communities through inclusive (collective and individual) support.
* Strengthening the Forest department to better fulfill its mission.
12,354
Ha Plantation has been achieved
6,592
Beneficiaries trained on various skills
50
BMCs strengthened across biodiversity rich areas
112
Buildings Constructed
Plantation across Assam
12,322 ha of Plantation
170 plantation sites
Across 28 Forest Divisions.
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Collaborative Biodiversity Management
Implementation of Biodiversity Management Plans (ongoing)
50 BMCs
50 completed Biodiversity Management Plans of the lighthouse BMCs include proposed activities and interventions to address key area-specific threats
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GIS and IT
FMIS integrated GIS dashboard
A multi-resource database
Development of Forest Management Information System (FMIS) has been completed, and the applications are being deployed on the Cloud platform.
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Wildlife Management
5 participatory workshops for preparation of Species Management Plan
2nd Interim Report prepared
5 participatory workshops by Aaranyak with Assam Forest Department for Species Management Plan preparation of Assam Roofed Turtle, Group of Small Cats, White-Bellied Heron, Hoolock gibbon and Bonsum (May through June, 2025).
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Climate Change
CC vulnerability analysis & maps of vulnerability hotspots
MRV system and reference emission baselines for Assam
Dissemination workshop organized on 2 March 2025 in Guwahati where all findings were shared with stakeholders and MoU was signed with TERI and VnV Advisory to start carbon finance and REDD+ projects
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Skill Training
Skill Training
Skill Training
Skill Training
Skill Training
Skill Training
Skill Training
Skill Training
Banashristi Store at Assam State Zoo, Guwahati
Banashristi Store at Assam State Zoo, Guwahati
Great Hornbill Park Banashristi Store
Pobitora WLS Banashristi Store
Pobitora WLS Banashristi Store
Manas Tiger Reserve Banashristi Store
Banashristi Outlet at Chandubi Lake
Banashristi Outlet in Silchar City
Banashristi Outlet in Dibrugarh City
Guwahati Production Cluster
Kokrajhar Production Cluster
Dhansiri Production Cluster
Golaghat Production Cluster
Tinsukia Production Cluster
Digboi Production Cluster
Lakhimpur Production Cluster
Nagaon Production Cluster
Buyer Seller Meet 2025
Buyer Seller Meet 2025
Buyer Seller Meet 2025
Banashristi Products
Banashristi Products
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Guwahati City Leopard Population
Guwahati City Leopard Population
Guwahati City Leopard Population
Guwahati City Leopard Population
Guwahati City Leopard Population
French Ambassador visits Assam
20
Developed FMIS Modules and GIS Dashboard
260
Micro Plans Prepared
125
SHG Formation
5
Ecotourism sites developed
Publications
“Drivers of Degradation and Decrese in Forest Cover of Assam
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Success Story Booklet
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Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and Gender Action Plan (GAP)
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Branding Strategy Document
View DetailEcotourism site development under APFBC Project
FACILITATION Nameri-eco camp, Hatigate was inaugurated on 12 July 2025. Nameri ecotourism facilities are already developed and operational, online booking and tourist activities are being streamlined. Pobitora- Infrastructure of Nature interpretation centre at Pobitora WL Sanctuary completed. Dibrugarh- A community-run eco-facility near Joypur Forest IB integrates cottages, dining, and nature-based activities such as trekking, boating, birdwatching, and wildlife safaris. Goalpara- Incorporates a capacity-first model, training communities in hospitality and nature-based services alongside an Interpretation Centre near Urpad Beel. North Kamrup- The focus is on urban–nature integration through a riverside eco-park and cafeteria overlooking the Brahmaputra, nurturing everyday engagement with forests and wetlands. Golapara and North Kamrup- work is under progress. SOP preparation for all ecotourism sites is in process.
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